Annual Maintenance Checklist
Date of inspection:
Name of person inspecting:
External
Issues:
Roofs
Issues to consider:
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Are there any signs of damage to roof
coverings?
Are there any slipped or missing roof slates?
Are there any splits within the roof covering
material?
Are there patches of moss?
Actions required:
Issues:
Gutters and downpipes
Issues to consider:
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Are the gutters clear of vegetation and
debris?
Are any gutters/downpipes missing?
Is the paintwork corroding?
Are there signs of any leaks?
Are the hoppers overflowing?
Actions required:
Issues:
Gulleys and drains
Issues to consider:
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Are the gulleys clear of debris and
vegetation?
Are the gulleys overflowing/ slow to clear?
Are the drainage channels clear of debris and
vegetation?
Are there cracks in the drainage channels?
Are the drains operating effectively?
Actions required:
Issues:
External walls
Issues to consider:
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Are there any new cracks or bulges in the
stonework?
Are there any climbing plants on the wall?
Are there any damp patches?
Are air vents free from obstruction?
Actions required:
Issues:
Doors and Windows
Issues to consider:
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Do doors open and close easily?
Are doors warped, or damaged?
Are windows easy to open?
Is there any damage to glass?
Are the metal supports in windows
corroding?
Actions required:
Internal
Issues:
Roof space and ceiling
Issues to consider:
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Are there any stains or damp patches?]
Are there any signs of damage or decay to
the roof structure?
Actions required:
Issues:
Internal walls
Issues to consider:
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Are there any stains or damp patches?
Are there any new cracks in plaster or
stonework?
Actions required:
Issues:
Floor
Issues to consider:
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Are timber floors showing signs of decay?
Are any areas of stone floor particularly
worn?
Are there any trip hazards?
Actions required:
Issues:
Ventilation
Issues to consider:
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Are windows easy to open?
Are ventilation blocks/grilles clear?
Are pew platforms ventilated?
Actions required:
If you have any questions regarding your building following this inspection please contact
Ben Smith, Historic Churches Support Officer:
ben.smith@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
01604 887046